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The Trial by Franz Kafka
4.0

An absurd and chilling story of the weight of bureaucracy on every citizen (even, perhaps especially, on those lower on its ladder). It took me a bit to really understand what Kafka was going for, but once I leaned into the absurdism, I found the book very gripping. It being unfinished certainly influences my views on it, and I am still a bit uncomfortable with the portrayal of Leni; however, I really enjoyed this book, and I will most likely read The Castle soon.